by Alfred Poppins | Jan 28, 2013 | News
Q – Why is the chimney breast in my room damp? A – There are a few possibilities that could be causing your damp patches. First port of call would be to us call by and check whether your leadwork is all intact and performing its proper function, on older...
by Alfred Poppins | Dec 17, 2012 | News
It might seem a straightforward to arrange the repair or building of a chimney but there are many questions that you might not have realised the importance of asking. Here’s a beginner’s guide to finding the best person to carry out your chimney...
by Alfred Poppins | Nov 29, 2012 | News
Lighting a wood burning stove is simple to do and here are some simple steps that will help you make your wood burning stove spark into life. There is no one set way to light a fire in a wood burning stove and seasoned stove owners all have their own individual ways...
by Alfred Poppins | Nov 24, 2012 | News
Choosing the right output for your multi fuel stove or wood burner Choosing the correct heat output will be fundamental to your future enjoyment of your wood burning or multi fuel stove and its potential running costs. Just because you have a big space or a big hearth...
by Alfred Poppins | Nov 13, 2012 | News
I am often asked what is done with the soot that I remove from the chimney. Because it is classed as household waste it is often left in the customers rubbish bin. Sometimes people like to use the soot on their allotments or rose bushes. If you want us to leave it for...
